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Consumer Rights Act 2015—enforcing the law

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Published on: 24 April 2015
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What is the scope of the investigatory powers under CRA 2015?
  • Does CRA 2015 have sufficient teeth in terms of enforcement?
  • What are the challenges around enforcement in consumer contracts?
  • How do the enforcement provisions of CRA 2015 fit in with other legislation?

Article summary

Commercial analysis: How will enforcement in relation to consumer contracts change under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA 2015)? Angela Craven, solicitor in the regulatory team at Slater and Gordon, explores the changes and what it will mean for consumers and businesses.

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